Section 7. Powers, duties and functions of the Authority

Without derogation to any law for the time being in force and without prejudice to the generality of its power and functions the Authority shall-

(a) Receive applications for grant of licenses or for registration of nursing homes;

(b) Scrutinize the applications and call for further information or particulars from the applicants or from any other person or authority as may be required;

(c) Consider the application and pass orders; and

(d) Do such other things as are necessary or incidental for the purpose of this Act;